In her first year in power, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum deftly navigated a fraught geopolitical environment and managed to maintain a high approval rating. Even so, she was unable to make headway on the most important issues facing the country, largely owing to her close ties with her predecessor. On October 1, Mexico’s first woman… Seguir leyendo Claudia Sheinbaum’s Uneven First Year
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López Obrador Is Cruising, Mexico Is Not
Crime, economic stagnation and erratic government decisions signal a long and bumpy ride for his presidency — and his country. By Jorge G. Castañeda Professor Castañeda is a specialist in Latin American affairs. Dec. 12, 2019, 6:00 a.m. ET So the first year of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency of Mexico has come and gone, and there is both… Seguir leyendo López Obrador Is Cruising, Mexico Is Not